These Maine political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for keeping the laws relevant.
Top first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee to Elect Jared Golden | Jared Golden | $397,557 | Lewiston, ME |
| Bruce Poliquin for Congress | Bruce L. Poliquin | $371,541 | Bangor, ME |
| Committee to Elect Ed Thelander | Edwin Thelander | $45,905 | Damarscotta, ME |
| Collins for Senator | Susan M. Collins | $23,498 | Bangor, ME |
| Pingree for Congress | Chellie M. Pingree | $21,546 | Portland, ME |
| Caruso for Congress | Elizabeth Caruso | $7,505 | Caratunk, ME |
| Angus King for U.S. Senate Campaign | Angus Stanley King Jr. | $3,432 | Brunswick, ME |
| Sara Gideon for Maine | Sara Gideon | $350 | South Freeport, ME |
